Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Kaymoor Trail
Hiking
5.0
(4)
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Tips
Hubert Trapp
May 29, 2022
Hiking
The Kaymoor Trail is a fairly moderate walk to the Kaymoor Mine Site high above the New River Gorge. It links to the Kaymoor Miners Trail descending in stairs to the coal mine processing area.
Unfortunately, there are no views down to the New River.
Unfortunately, there are no views down to the New River.
Hubert Trapp
May 29, 2022
Hiking
Kaymoor was one of the largest coal mines in the New River Gorge. It was operational between 1899 and 1962.
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Hike the 8.0-mile Fayetteville and Kaymoor Trail Loop for challenging terrain, stunning gorge views, and historical mine ruins.
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Hike the difficult 19.6-mile Kaymoor Trail in New River Gorge National Park, featuring river views and historic mine ruins.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
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Informations
Distance 1.62 km
Uphill 220 m
Downhill 190 m
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